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Case No. ADJ1328083 (SDO 0277959)
Regular

BLANCA SOSA vs. CONEXANT SYSTEMS, INC., ULTIMATE STAFFING SERVICES, CALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATION, BROADSPIRE SERVICES INC., INTEGRATED MICROWAVE CORPORATION, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY

This is an order from the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) denying a petition for reconsideration in the case of Blanca Sosa v. Conexant Systems, Inc. The WCAB adopted and incorporated the report of the workers' compensation administrative law judge (WCJ) as the basis for their decision. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration is denied, and the original decision of the WCJ stands.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for Reconsiderationworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJ reportDENY RECONSIDERATIONCONEXANT SYSTEMSULTIMATE STAFFING SERVICESCALIFORNIA INSURANCE GUARANTEE ASSOCIATIONBROADSPIRE SERVICES INC.INTEGRATED MICROWAVE CORPORATION
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Case No. ADJ658677 (SDO 0333966)
Regular
Dec 09, 2009

Albert Hudson vs. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board grants the applicant’s petition for reconsideration to allow sufficient time to study the factual and legal issues.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationGranting ReconsiderationStatutory Time ConstraintsFactual and Legal IssuesJust and Reasoned DecisionFurther ProceedingsDecision After ReconsiderationOffice of the CommissionersCounty of San Diego
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Case No. SDO 0336073
Regular
May 19, 2008

JACK T. GOSLIN vs. CITY OF AVALON

In *Goslin v. City of Avalon*, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a decision filed March 4, 2008. The WCAB determined that reconsideration was necessary to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues and ensure a just and reasoned decision. All future filings in this matter are to be directed to the WCAB's Reconsideration Unit in San Francisco.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardReconsiderationPetition for ReconsiderationDecision After Reconsiderationstatutory time constraintsfactual and legal issuesPermissibly Self-InsuredSDO 0336073Reconsideration UnitSan Francisco District Office
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Case No. ADJ2952816
Regular
Nov 12, 2008

JOSE DE JESUS MARTINEZ vs. SOLO CUP COMPANY, ZURICH NORTH AMERICA, GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted the defendant's petition for reconsideration of a prior decision. This reconsideration is necessary to allow the Board further time to thoroughly review the factual and legal issues presented in the case. A just and reasoned decision will be issued after this comprehensive review.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardPetition for ReconsiderationSolo Cup CompanyZurich North AmericaGallagher Bassett ServicesADJ2952816SDO 0348895Opinion and OrderStatutory time constraintsFactual and legal issues
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Case No. SDO 0341777
Regular
Sep 21, 2007

ARMANDO GALLEGOS vs. A.O. REED & COMPANY, ST. PAUL TRAVELERS INSURANCE, UNIVERSAL MECHANICAL (EMCOR), AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PA., SPECIALTY RISK SERVICES

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed an arbitration award against A.O. Reed & Company, finding that the arbitrator had jurisdiction despite Reed not being a signatory to the collective bargaining agreement. Reed waived its objections by participating in the arbitration and discovery without protest, thus effectively agreeing to the process. The Board also found that Reed could have discovered its signatory status with reasonable diligence prior to the arbitration.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardArmando GallegosA.O. Reed & CompanySt. Paul Travelers InsuranceUniversal MechanicalAmerican Casualty CompanySpecialty Risk ServicesSDO 0341777Opinion and Decision After ReconsiderationArbitrator jurisdiction
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Case No. SDO 355322
Regular
Feb 06, 2008

Jocelyn Dubbs vs. Abbott Vascular, ACE USA c/o MATRIX ABSENCE MANAGEMENT, INC.

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied reconsideration of a Finding and Award that determined applicant sustained an industrial injury to her right upper extremity. The Board clarified that the temporary disability rate in the award should be corrected to $626.35 per week to align with the Findings of Fact, despite the defendant's arguments regarding concurrent employment and average weekly earnings. The defendant's petition for reconsideration was denied as the Board adopted the Workers' Compensation Judge's report and recommendation.

Workers' Compensation Appeals BoardJocelyn DubbsAbbott VascularACE USASDO 355322Reconsideration DeniedClerical Error CorrectionIndustrial InjuryRight Upper ExtremityAverage Weekly Earnings
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Case No. SDO 0333985
Regular
Aug 14, 2007

DAVID KING vs. OMNI HOTEL, ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration because the case was settled at the trial level. The Board rescinded the WCJ's prior decision and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings. This allows the WCJ to approve the settlement; if not approved, the original decision may be reinstated.

WCABSDO 0333985Omni HotelZurich American Insurance CompanyGallagher BassettReconsiderationRescindTrial LevelSettlement ApprovalWCJ Decision
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Case No. ADJ1739967
Regular
Feb 08, 2012

JOHN ANDERSON vs. ECO BUILDING SYSTEMS, STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the Joint Petition for Reconsideration because it was not filed from a final order. The Board also denied the Petition for Removal, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's report and finding no showing of significant prejudice or irreparable harm. Therefore, the applicant's petitions were unsuccessful.

ADJ1739967SDO 0296218Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalJoint PetitionWCABLab. Code§ 5900§ 5903Cal. Code Regs.
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Case No. ADJ2340078 (SDO 0304111) ADJ1779622 (SDO 0299855) ADJ6531135
Regular
May 16, 2014

FELIX SANDOVAL, vs. PACIFIC WASTE, dba ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, administered by CHARTIS,

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied Felix Sandoval's petition for reconsideration. The Board adopted the reasoning of the workers' compensation administrative law judge, finding no grounds to overturn the prior decision. The specific reasons for the denial are detailed in the WCJ's report, which was incorporated by reference. Consequently, the applicant's request for a review and potential reversal of the original ruling was rejected.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationDENIEDworkers' compensation administrative law judgeWCJPACIFIC WASTEALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIESCHARTISADJ2340078SDO 0304111
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Case No. ADJ445851
Regular
Nov 30, 2009

ANITA CHARNEY vs. KING SCHOOLS, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

The WCJ's Order to produce missing documents subject to discovery does not constitute a final order. The petition for removal is denied due to lack of significant prejudice or irreparable harm.

ADJ445851SDO 0285518Petition for ReconsiderationPetition for RemovalWorkers' Compensation Appeals BoardWCJaccident reconstructionistscaled vehicle dynamics diagramexpert opinion reportdiscovery
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